Focus Features received a total of six Oscar nominations revealed this morning. The studio's "Moonrise Kingdom" received a nod for Best Original Screenplay for Wes Anderson and Roman Coppola. "Anna Karenina" received 4 nods including Production Design, Cinematography, Costume Design, and Original Score. Meanwhile, "Paranorman" was nominated for Best Animated Feature of the Year. And guess what? I agree with that!
Here are the statements from the nominees (to see full 2013 Oscar nominations list, click here):
MOONRISE KINGDOM
Best Original Screenplay
Wes Anderson & Roman Coppola
“I was in the car with my family when we heard the news – everyone was so excited! It’s a wonderful honor to be nominated among many great films and storytellers – Wes and I are thrilled.”
-Roman Coppola, nominee for Best Original Screenplay (MOONRISE KINGDOM)
PARANORMAN
Best Animated Feature Film
Sam Fell and Chris Butler
“We are overjoyed that our movie has been Oscar-nominated! We made it with the unending support of brilliant producers and an amazing crew at LAIKA, a unique and cutting-edge studio. On behalf of all of them, we are so proud that the enduring craft of stop-motion has been acknowledged by the Academy -- and that the individuality of Norman himself is being celebrated.”
-- Sam Fell and Chris Butler, directors of the Best Animated Feature nominee ParaNorman
PARANORMAN
Best Animated Feature Film
"My heartfelt thanks to the Academy for honoring LAIKA and ParaNorman with this nomination. Working with our directors Chris Butler and Sam Fell and my fellow producer Arianne Sutner to bring ParaNorman to audiences worldwide has been the most rewarding experience of my professional life. We’re indebted to Focus Features and Universal Pictures for their advocacy and resolve, to our exceptional cast members for their keenly felt performances, and above all to our unparalleled, extraordinarily talented crew for handcrafting a moving and beautiful work of art."
-Travis Knight, President and CEO of LAIKA
ANNA KARENINA
Achievement in production design
Sarah Greenwood; Set Decoration: Katie Spencer
“Realizing our director Joe Wright’s bold and unique vision for ANNA KARENINA was a challenge, and ultimately a thrill. To have our work recognized by the AMPAS members is an honor, and a joy. We are proud to accept this nomination on behalf of what was a tremendous crew.”
-Sarah Greenwood (production designer) and Katie Spencer (set decorator), nominees for Best Production Design (ANNA KARENINA)
Achievement in music written for motion pictures (Original score)
Dario Marianelli
"I am delighted to be nominated, and humbled by being in the company of composers whose work I have admired for so long. For the fourth time, director Joe Wright has inspired me and made sure that I would not miss any of the opportunities that his movie opened up for the music. I feel very grateful towards him."
- Dario Marianelli, nominee for Best Original Score (ANNA KARENINA)
Achievement in cinematography
Seamus McGarvey
“The director of the film I’m currently working on just texted me. We had a $100 bet that I wouldn’t get nominated, but he texted me that he’s $100 richer! I’m over the moon!”
-Seamus McGarvey, nominee for Best Cinematography (ANNA KARENINA)
Achievement in costume design
Jacqueline Durran
“I’m very excited! I’m also very pleased that other members of the ANNA KARENINA gang were nominated since this film was a collaboration.”
-Jacqueline Durran, , nominee for Best Costume Design (ANNA KARENINA)
